Legal Expertise. Practical Solutions.

As a dual-qualified lawyer in Guatemala and New York, I deliver business-savvy legal solutions that drive growth without the overhead. From multimillion-dollar mergers to seamless cross-border structures, my independent practice offers elite expertise at a fraction of Big Law costs—practical, results-driven, and tailored to your global ambitions.

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Strategic Asset Protection & Corporate Innovation

Delivering bespoke corporate structures and incisive legal strategies that not only shield your assets from global risks but also propel practical, high-impact solutions—ensuring resilience, efficiency, and exponential value in every transaction.

Meet Enrique Martínez Guzmán

A Global Legal Partner for Ambitious Businesses and Individuals

I am a corporate and financial attorney with a truly international perspective, blending rigorous legal acumen with deep financial insight to navigate complex global challenges. With a J.D. from Universidad Francisco Marroquín, an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, and dual master's degrees in finance, I have advised on multi-billion-dollar transactions, orchestrated cross-border business structures, and championed clients in high-stakes international arbitrations. Admitted to practice in both Guatemala and New York, my independent firm emphasizes a pragmatic, business-oriented approach—always prioritizing efficiency, innovation, and tangible results to propel your success.

Experience

Proven Expertise at the Nexus of Law and Business

For more than a decade, I've thrived at the intersection of business and law, guiding elite clients throughout Central America, the United States, and Europe with strategies that transform regulatory hurdles into market-leading edges. My practice fuses blockbuster deal-making with agile dispute resolution and forward-thinking corporate advisory, all honed through elite training and real-world execution. In 2022, I founded my independent practice to deliver tailored, efficient counsel.

Career highlights:

M&A Mastery: Served as lead counsel in mergers and acquisitions totaling over $2.5 billion, streamlining due diligence, negotiations, and closings for buyers and sellers.

Capital Markets Leadership: Advised issuers, underwriters, and banks on debt and equity offerings exceeding $2.5 billion, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal structuring across jurisdictions.
Real Estate Innovation: Partnered with developers on end-to-end projects, from land acquisition and zoning to financing and asset protection, unlocking value in dynamic markets.
Arbitration Advocacy: Represented clients in international arbitrations under major institutions, seated in Guatemala and beyond, securing favorable outcomes in disputes valued at hundreds of millions. Have also acted as tribunal secretary in both national and international arbitrations.
Firm Foundations: Gained battle-tested experience at premier international law firms before founding my boutique practice, offering Big Law caliber without the bureaucracy.
Academic influence: Have been an adjunct Professor of International Business Transactions and Contract Law at Universidad Francisco Marroquín, mentoring future leaders in cross-border deal dynamics.

Bar Admissions:

Guatemala
New York

Memberships:

New York State Bar Association
International Fiscal Association

Services

Tailored Legal Solutions for Global Success

In a world of accelerating cross-border opportunities, my independent practice provides specialized counsel that aligns legal precision with your strategic goals. Drawing on dual qualifications in Guatemala and New York, plus advanced finance expertise, I offer cost-effective, high-impact services in core areas—empowering clients to seize deals, mitigate risks, and optimize assets without the inefficiencies of traditional firms. Whether structuring a multimillion-dollar acquisition or navigating complex tax landscapes, every engagement is customized for efficiency and results.

Core Practice Areas

Wealth Management & International Tax

Strategic evaluation of your current tax residencies and global positions, followed by bespoke design of tax-efficient structures—including offshore entities, private interest foundations, and trusts—to optimize estate planning, minimize cross-border liabilities, and foster enduring financial security.

Contracts

Precision drafting and meticulous review of commercial contracts in both English and Spanish, with a focus on international sales agreements, distribution partnerships, and SaaS licensing deals—ensuring robust enforceability, risk mitigation, and alignment with cross-border regulations to power your global operations with confidence and clarity.

Mergers and Acquisitions | Corporate Law

End-to-end advisory on high-stakes M&A —from due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing of transactions— to foundational corporate matters like entity formation, governance, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance, all designed to foster seamless integration, scalable frameworks, and value-driven growth.

Real Estate

Full-spectrum advisory on real estate transactions, from buying and selling land, apartments, properties, and condos to crafting robust lease agreements, alongside specialized guidance for development projects—including thorough due diligence, land acquisition, innovative deal structuring and closing, and drafting tailored internal regulations.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Versatile leadership in high-stakes disputes—representing clients with aggressive, results-oriented advocacy or serving as an independent arbitrator—under ICC, UNCITRAL, or local rules.

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Publications

Pro-Arbitration Revisited (Arbitration Law, 2023).

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Use of the UNIDROIT Principles (Springer, 2020).

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Additional works in Société de Législation Comparée, CIAR Global, and UFM.

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Choice of Law in International Commercial Contracts (Oxford, 2021).

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